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Be inspired as new TV show follows hopeful property developers

While the rest of the country gets to grips with what the Government's housing White Paper means for their home moving intentions, there's a growing army of house buyers quietly crossing the line into property development.

We're not talking about experienced property moguls creating huge developments but one-man-bands who buy a home with potential, update anything that's tired or broken and resell the property once complete.

The trend has even caught the eye of TV producers, who have commissioned a new show for Channel 5 airing now, called Climbing the Property Ladder. The series follows every-day individuals who are pouring their savings into property development, catching them getting to grips with bricks and budgets.

It's a fascinating watch and no doubt will encourage more people to buy that 'doer-upper'. If you're inspired, your local estate agent will be able to show you a number of properties for sale with development potential, as well as advise you on re-sale values once transformed.

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At first, not knowing a "dodo rail" from a "dada rail", Rupa has to get up to speed quickly especially as her ambitious £20,000 renovation budget needs to cover replacing all the windows, adding central heating and a new kitchen.